Vernon Davis transcript: ‘Everybody is always wanting a (better) deal. It’s the nature of the game’

Vernon Davis wanted more money, didn’t get it (at least not yet) and instead is seeking refuge in the happiness that comes with being surrounded by teammates at 49ers training camp.

Davis, who reported on time Wednesday and ended his offseason holdout, spoke with about 30 reporters prior to Thursday’s first full-squad practice. Here is the transcript (via Steve Corkran):

Q: How does it feel to be back?

A: “Great. Great being back. I’m extremely excited to be able to work with the guys (again).”

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Q: Easy decision to return?

A: “It was a very easy decision. All you have to do is think about the team. That’s what I did. I thought about my teammates, especially some of the guys like Frank Gore and the guys that are on the last year of their contracts, guys who I love, would die for. There’s nothing like being here. Nothing like it. It’s great. It’s such a blessing to be able to go out here and practice with these guys.”

Q: Something about his contract status?

A: “That’s in the past. I’m not worried about the contract. That’s between the team and my agent.”

Q: Any indication from the 49ers that they’ll work with you on a new contract?

A: “That’s not my focus right now. That’s between the team and my agent. At the moment, my focus is out here, trying to get better.”

Q: What did you do while you were away from the team?

A: “Just training, just practicing and just giving my all, like I try to do each and every offseason. Just staying on top of it. It’s a business. You got to take care of yourself and do the proper things that it takes to be good. (Inaudible).”

Q: Where do you workout?

A: “I go over to my gym, ?1 Sports and I train there. I put all the work in that I possibly can and get better each and every day.”

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Q: Was it a mistake to miss training camp?

A: “At the time, sometimes things happen. At the moment, I can’t really speak for that moment because as I said, right now I’m just focused on training camp and I’m just trying to get better. The only thing that I can think about right now is being out here with these guys.”

A: “I just love playing football. I love playing football. Anytime that I’m away from these guys, I’m hurt. I’m hurt. It really hurt me to be away from this group because we have such a special group, we definitely have a playoff team. We definitely want to get back to where we left off.”

Q: Why did you hold out?

A: “That’s a contract issue that’s up to my agent and the 49ers, like I said. Just like anything, everybody is always wanting a (better) deal. Every player in the league. It’s just the nature of the game.”

Q: Do you regret going on the media so much?

A: “I vaguely remember the things that I said. I can’t really remember at the moment.”

Q: Are you committed to winning? Are you in it to win it?

A: “Yeah, I’m in it to win it. It’s all about the team. It’s all about winning games.”

Q: What’s your take on the playbook?

A: “It’s great some of the changes that they made. I can’t really get into it.”